Are direct flights from Ningbo to Shanghai always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save time by avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable, especially if you are willing to accept a longer travel duration. The 'best' option often depends on your priorities regarding cost versus travel time.

Can flexible travel dates help on Ningbo to Shanghai flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices for airfare can fluctuate significantly depending on the day of the week or season. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Ningbo to Shanghai flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately.

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2026-12-22 – 2026-12-28
NGB - Shanghai
49% AI deal score
CN¥1,033
CN¥770
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Ningbo to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

A typical journey from Ningbo to Shanghai takes about 8h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries between these two cities involve at least one stopover, with a median of 2 connections for itineraries that are not direct. The overall distance between Ningbo and Shanghai is approximately 150 km, classifying this as a short-haul route.

For those looking for cheap flights from Ningbo to Shanghai, right now, fares are below the typical level. Prices typically range from $367–$538, with a median of $441. Currently, about 26% of recent fares are classified as a good price. Deals for this route are infrequent, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai? The data indicates that September is the most affordable month to travel, with a median fare of just $120. Other relatively cheaper months include August, with a median fare of $400, and July, where the median fare is $453.

Regarding direct flights from Ningbo to Shanghai, only a small fraction of recent fares, specifically 1.6%, are non-stop. This means that most itineraries connect at least once. For those flights that do involve connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Ningbo to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥817 - CN¥1,094

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai.

The regular price range for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai is CNY 817 to CNY 1094. The current lowest deal is CNY 770 with Shanghai Airlines for travel from Dec 22-Dec 24.

now CN¥770

Low CN¥817

High CN¥1,094

The cheapest time to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from NGB to SHA is September, with a median price of $120. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $453. Prices are generally lower from August to September.

September

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥120

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥453

Jul

Aug

Sep

Direct flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Shanghai Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ningbo to Shanghai

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥2,514

CN¥1,245

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,448

CN¥1,733

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,102

CN¥776

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥860

CN¥776

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,012

CN¥776

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥861

CN¥776

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

2 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 5

CN¥1,366 → CN¥771

44%

3 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 9

CN¥1,364 → CN¥771

43%

3 nights

Nov 27 - Nov 30

CN¥1,356 → CN¥771

43%

3 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 16

CN¥1,352 → CN¥771

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

Ningbo - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Ningbo to Shanghai are below the typical level at $0.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $120.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 8h 20m

Connecting flights from Ningbo to Shanghai typically average 8h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 98.4% of available routes from Ningbo to Shanghai.

🏆 Airline highlight

Shanghai Airlines has direct flights

Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with one deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Ningbo to Shanghai are historically rare within a 30-day window.

Ningbo main airports to depart from

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Cheapest

Fly from Ningbo Lishe International for a direct route to Shanghai.

📍 ~9 km from Ningbo city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥770

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is an arrival option for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥791

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~170 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥1,609

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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From NGB

Elite

Oct 20

Shanghai, China

49% AI deal score

$1,446

$977

Save $469

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NGB

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Oct 21

Shanghai, China

49% AI deal score

$1,470

$980

Save $490

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NGB

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Oct 20

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,218

$977

Save $241

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NGB

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Oct 21

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,213

$980

Save $233

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Oct 30

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,296

$1,023

Save $273

China Eastern Airlines

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Oct 19

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,407

$1,121

Save $286

Air Macau, +1

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Oct 21

Shanghai, China

46% AI deal score

$1,452

$1,177

Save $275

Air Macau, +1

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Nov 02

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,199

$1,005

Save $194

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Oct 13

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,202

$1,010

Save $192

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Oct 15

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,327

$1,121

Save $206

Air Macau, +1

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Oct 13

Shanghai, China

45% AI deal score

$1,413

$1,211

Save $202

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

From NGB

Elite

Oct 13

Shanghai, China

44% AI deal score

$1,215

$1,041

Save $174

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices from various airlines and online travel agencies can also help you identify better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's advisable to monitor fare trends. The ideal booking time can vary, but generally, planning ahead is beneficial.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal more economical flight options or different schedules. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in the additional transportation costs and convenience when considering this option.

Ningbo to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Ningbo to Shanghai

Regular price: CN¥817 - CN¥1,094

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai.

The regular price range for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai is CNY 817 to CNY 1094. The current lowest deal is CNY 770 with Shanghai Airlines for travel from Dec 22-Dec 24.

now CN¥770

Low CN¥817

High CN¥1,094

The cheapest time to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

September

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥120

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥453

Jul

Aug

Sep

Direct flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Shanghai Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ningbo to Shanghai

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥2,514

CN¥1,245

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines

CN¥2,448

CN¥1,733

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,102

CN¥776

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥860

CN¥776

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥1,012

CN¥776

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NGB - Shanghai

Ningbo (NGB) - Shanghai (PVG)

Shanghai Airlines

CN¥861

CN¥776

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

2 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 5

CN¥1,366 → CN¥771

44%

3 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 9

CN¥1,364 → CN¥771

43%

3 nights

Nov 27 - Nov 30

CN¥1,356 → CN¥771

43%

3 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 16

CN¥1,352 → CN¥771

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

Ningbo - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Ningbo to Shanghai are below the typical level at $0.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $120.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 8h 20m

Connecting flights from Ningbo to Shanghai typically average 8h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 98.4% of available routes from Ningbo to Shanghai.

🏆 Airline highlight

Shanghai Airlines has direct flights

Shanghai Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with one deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Ningbo to Shanghai are historically rare within a 30-day window.

Ningbo main airports to depart from

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Cheapest

Fly from Ningbo Lishe International for a direct route to Shanghai.

📍 ~9 km from Ningbo city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~CN¥770

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is an arrival option for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥791

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

44% AI deal score

$1,215

$1,041

Save $174

Shanghai Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Ningbo to Shanghai

Ningbo to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Ningbo to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

Direct flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Ningbo to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

Ningbo - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 8h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Shanghai Airlines has direct flights

Deals are rare on this route

Ningbo main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Oct 20

Oct 21

Oct 20

Oct 21

Oct 30

Oct 19

Oct 21

Nov 02

Oct 13

Oct 15

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Oct 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Ningbo to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Ningbo to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai?

Are direct flights from Ningbo to Shanghai always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Ningbo to Shanghai flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Ningbo to Shanghai flights?

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More routes from Ningbo

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Ningbo to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Ningbo to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

Direct flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Ningbo to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Ningbo to Shanghai

Ningbo - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 8h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Shanghai Airlines has direct flights

Deals are rare on this route

Ningbo main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Oct 20

Oct 21

Oct 20

Oct 21

Oct 30

Oct 19

Oct 21

Nov 02

Oct 13

Oct 15

Oct 13

Oct 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Ningbo to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Ningbo to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Ningbo to Shanghai?